The robe that will make you feel better

Yesterday we were told of new rules surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and Christmas. For many, these tighter restrictions will be devastating, at best disappointing. I am fortunate that I can still see my family but my husband’s family are in Oxford, which means we can’t be with them over Christmas or for the foreseeable future.… View Post

What Christmas means to me

The most precious part of Christmas, for me, is love. The love I feel for my family and friends is one of life’s joys all year round, but I get particularly mushy around this time of year. It’s a side effect of the holidays, which allow time for reflection before the new year emerges from… View Post

His First Christmas

As I sit here watching him play with his toys, I laugh – he’s so vigorous in his excitement. He pulls with his whole body, turning quickly from crawling into sitting with one swift manoeuvre, throws his hands in the air, up, down, up, down, eyebrows raised. He walks around the furniture, going faster the… View Post

Christmas, a season of dreamers

Christmas is a funny time of year, and I know that those reading this post will either love it or could do without it. It’s a season that brings out both happiness and sadness in people and, depending on your experiences in life, you may or may not feel good at this time of year –… View Post

Christmas Shopping with Livingston Designer Outlet

This is a paid collaboration with Livingston Designer Outlet. Daydreamers, I’m feeling very smug right now – I’ve finished my Christmas shopping! Last Thursday (the 7th of December, can you believe it?) Mum and I took a drive to Livingston Designer Outlet so that we could get the last of our Christmas gifts, knowing that… View Post